Trial by Fire

Firefighters hold training exercise in downtown Galax

Monday, April 1, 2013 at 5:00 am (Updated: April 1, 5:00 am)

By SHAINA STOCKTON, Staff
The room was dark and full of smoke, so seeing was next to impossible.
The injured firefighter lay helpless underneath the rubble that had fallen from the ceiling during a search of the room.
All the firefighter could do was scream to the rest of the crew for help. They arrived quickly, and pushed away the fallen debris.
“Are you alright?” asked one of the firefighter's brothers as the rest gathered around, preparing to carry them out if necessary.

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